James Carroll Napier
James Carroll Napier | |
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James Carroll Napier, c. 1910 | |
| 12th Register of the Treasury | |
| In office March 15, 1911 – September 30, 1913 | |
| President | William Howard Taft Woodrow Wilson |
| Preceded by | William Tecumseh Vernon |
| Succeeded by | Gabe E. Parker |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 9 June 1845 Nashville, Tennessee, U.S. |
| Died | 21 April 1940 (aged 94) Nashville, Tennessee, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Nettie De Ella Langston (1860–1938) |
| Children | Carrie Langston Napier (adopted; 1894–1918) |
| Parent(s) | William Carroll Napier Jane Elizabeth Watkins |
| Occupation | Lawyer, politician |
| Signature | |
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James Carroll Napier (June 9, 1845 – April 21, 1940) was an American businessman, lawyer, politician, and civil rights leader from Nashville, Tennessee, who served as Register of the Treasury from 1911 to 1913. He is one of only five African Americans with their signatures on American currency. He was one of four African-American politicians appointed to a government positions under President William Howard Taft, sometimes referred to as Taft's "Black Cabinet." He was instrumental in founding civic institutions in Nashville to benefit the African-American business community and residents including educational opportunities.